CORPORATE CIRCLE MAIN SUMMERLIN 2370 Corporate Circle, Suite 100 9075 W. Diablo Drive, Suite 100 7201 W. Lake Mead Boulevard, Suite 101 Henderson, NV 89074 Las Vegas, NV 89148 Las Vegas, NV 89128 702.940.0200 702.407.8894 702.836.80001 Welcome to Chicago Title of Nevada Chicago Title is a member of the Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF) family of companies, a leading provider of title insurance, mortgage services, and diversified services. The nations largest title insurance company. We pride ourselves in our service and the ability to restructure our workflow to meet that of our clients. We understand that as our customer, you need Chicago Title to make the process of your transaction as seamless and as smooth as possible! With over 1,100 title companies, and 16,000 employees throughout the United States and Canada, our title insurance and settlement services business is truly nationwide, but also extremely connected to the local markets we serve. Whether you are a first time home buyer, sophisticated developer, or investor our talented and industry-specific management teams, as well as motivated, professional workforce with market-specific knowledge and expertise, create value for clients, customers, and shareholders by maintaining industry-leading margins and service levels. Our collaborative management process is aligned with market demands, ensuring our operations consider local market conditions when leveraging technology and work process in order to improve efficiencies. Our goal is to foster and support a corporate culture where our employees and managers seek to operate independently and profitably at the local level, while continually learning and improving performance based on best practices shard across the enterprise. This hands-on management approach has successfully built our title business over an extended period of time, resulting in us attaining the size, scope and leading presence in the industry today. Eric Klein President and County Manager Chicago Title of Nevada 2 On behalf of Chicago Title, we proudly present our Las Vegas Relocation Guide. If you are moving or planning to move to Las Vegas, this guide will give you some important information you’ll need to start your new life here. At one time considered a famed resort exclusively for the purpose of entertainment and gaming, our Valley continues to grow into a positive community adapting to the needs of all family life. With its growing economy, low overall taxes, and favorable cost of living, the population of Clark County continues to climb. According to the Clark County Comprehensive of Planning, the total population in Clark County is estimated to be 2,325,798 people. Clark Country includes the cities of Las Vegas, Boulder City, Henderson, Mesquite, and North Las Vegas. Las Vegas is a subtropical desert climate. The city enjoys abundant sunshine year-round: it has an average of about 300 sunny days per year with more than 3,800 hours of sunshine, the chances of a rain-out or (snow-out in winter are slim). The Nevada climate offers outdoor enthusiasts the ultimate playground. In the warmer months, Valley residents visit the nearby mountains and lakes to enjoy hiking and water sports. During the mild and pleasant fall & winter months, there are plenty of activities from which to choose including many events and activities as well a great selection of golf courses. The very same bright sunshine, superb recreational opportunities and first-rate attractions that draw millions of tourist and seasonal visitors have made the Valley one of the most popular relocation destinations in the nation. 3 THE HISTORY OF LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (“The Meadows” in Spanish) was founded as a city on May 15, 1905. The Nevada Legislature created Clark County on July 1, 1909. The new county was named after William Clark, who brought the railroad to southern Nevada. Las Vegas became the county seat. At that time, Las Vegas was only 19.18 square miles and had a population of approximately 800, less than one percent of the state’s total population. On March 19, 1911, gambling is legalized in the State of Nevada. One month later the city issues six gambling licenses. Beginning in 1931, the construction of Hoover Dam brings an influx of construction workers which starts a population boom and gives the Valley’s economy, which was in the grips of the Great Depression, a needed boost. The outbreak of World War II brings the defense industry to the valley. The isolated location, along with plentiful water and inexpensive energy, makes Las Vegas an ideal site for military and defense-related industries. The site for Nellis Air Force Base is located in the northeast, and the Basic Management Complex, providers of raw materials, is located in the southeastern suburb of Henderson. The defense industry continues to employ a significant number of valley residents. In 1945, following World War II, lavishly decorated resort hotels and gambling casinos offering top-name entertainment come into existence. Tourism and entertainment take over as the largest employer in the valley. In 1969, Elvis Presley opens at the International Hotel, now known as the Las Vegas Hilton. Starting in the mid-1980s, a period of unprecedented growth begins. Annual population increases averaging nearly seven percent causes the city’s population to almost double between 1985 and 1995, increasing from 186, 380 to 368,360. Clark County’s population increases from 562,280 to 1,036,180. The US Census reports the population of Las Vegas is 478,434 over a land area of 113 square miles. There are over 500 churches and synagogues, 799 acres of parks, 7 television stations and 12 radio stations (4 AM and 8 FM). Las Vegas is the largest metropolitan city in the U.S. that was founded in the 20th century. The city of Las Vegas celebrated its 100th birthday on May 15, 2005. The events celebrated the 1905 auction in which 110 acres of downtown Las Vegas laid the foundation for the city we know today. The celebration began on December 31, 2004, and lasted throughout 2005. Source: http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov.factsstatistics/history.htm 4 State Flower SAGEBRUSH State Reptile DESERT TORTOISE State Bird MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD State Animal DESERT BIGHORN SHEEP State Tree SINGLE-LEAF PIŃON Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time Fun Facts About Nevada: Nevada was named after the mountain range in the west. From out at sea, Spanish sailors gazed upon the beautiful State Motto: “All for Our Country” mountain ranges in California. They called these mountains, Sierra Nevada, giving the origin of the state’s name “snow- capped” in Spanish. Nevada has more mountain ranges than any other state, with its highest point at the 13,145 top of Boundary Peak near the west-central border. Did you know? In 1899 Charles Fey invented a slot machine named the Liberty Bell. The device became the model for all slots to follow. Nevada is the 7th largest of the 50 states, but is one of Locals use terms like; The Sagebrush State, The Silver State, the most sparsely populated? Did you also know that the state of and The Battle Born State as nicknames for Nevada. Nevada, “Battle Born”, was the 36th state admitted to the Union on October 31, 1864 because its silver & gold Nevada is the largest gold-producing state in the nation. It is production was needed to help finance the Civil War? second in the world behind South Africa. The only Nevada lake with an outlet to the sea is man made Lake Mead The present Nevada flag is a beautiful cobalt blue, with a symbolic pattern in the upper left portion. The springs of sagebrush indicate that the yellow sagebrush is the national flower of the state. The slogan on the ribbon expresses that Nevada became one of the states of the Union at the time of the Civil War. The silver star stands not only for the state of Nevada, but also for the rich deposits of state mineral wealth. The Nevada Flag gives out important details about the state through its simple yet meaningful symbols. 5 Your valid, state-issued drivers license Proof of your social security number Nevada liability insurance card 1399 American Pacific Drive Henderson, NV 89074 Smog check certificate if needed 8am - 5pm M-F, 8am - 4pm Sat. Your current registration slip(s) Title(s), unless held by lienholder 2701 E. Sahara Avenue VIN check(s) Las Vegas, NV 89104 8am - 5pm M-F, 8am - 4pm Sat. Your out-of-state license plates Fees - cash, check, money order, visa, etc... 8250 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89147 8am - 5pm M-F, 8am - 4pm Sat. www.dmvnv.com 7170 N. Decatur Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89131 8am - 5pm M-F, 8am - 4pm Sat. 6 GAS ELECTRICITY Southwest Gas Corporation NV Energy 5241 Spring Mountain Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 6226 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas NV 89146 6355 Shatz St. Las Vegas, NV 89115 www.nvenergy.com 1374 W. Cheyenne, Suite #107, North Las Vegas, NV 89030 (702) 402-5555 www.swgas.com (877) 860-6020 CABLE Cox Communications WATER 750 N. Rancho Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89106 Las Vegas Valley Water District 7930 W. Tropical Pkwy, Ste 160, Las Vegas, NV 89149 1001 S. Valley Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107 9240 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117 www.lvvwd.com www.cox.com (702) 870-4194 (702) 383-4000 North Las Vegas Water Department DirecTV 2200 Civic Center Dr., North Las Vegas, NV 89030 4270 E. 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